Dirk Van Veen Email & Phone Number

Oklahoma, United States

Represent 600 Oklahoma retail liquor stores state and federal government affairs.

New York, Ny

I work with a small but inspired team designing requirements and building prototypes for the 3-tier beverage alcohol industry’s first omnichannel transaction, analytics and consumer behavior ecosystem.• Currently conducting user interviews to modify platform output to fulfill the analytical and consumer behavior needs of BevAl manufacturers• Designed initial product scope thru numerous user interviews of BevAl retailers, online stores, alcohol delivery apps, distributors, and manufacturers• Managed the project’s initial phase (2.5 yrs) to develop the BevAl industry’s first beer, wine and spirits comprehensive hierarchical classification system• Oversaw the development of the external products database prototypes using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Typeform

ZonHoldings is a management, consulting and investment vehicle for the principal, Dirk van Veen. The entity’s projects and holdings over the past 20+ years have included:• Software development: B2B and B2C transaction and analytics platforms for the beverage alcohol industry• Real estate: Consulting, project management, entitlement negotiation, and development specializing in Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND).• Finance: Distressed asset pool negotiation, distressed asset debt restructuring, and equity fundraising • Consulting: Business plan and pro forma creation for mixed-use real estate development finance, billed hourly rate (BHR) models for manufacturing (e.g., printing and poultry processing)• Business creation: Four successful small businesses including two startups and two turnarounds, one large scale mixed-use real estate development, several construction and redevelopment projects

Tahlequah, Ok

Like my other operating businesses in the past, Mary’s training materials, operational guidelines, management structure, and technology implementations were designed to allow the owner to have mostly remote interactions with the staff on a periodic basis. Past and present responsibilities include:• Consult with store manager on marketing, ad buys, and pricing strategies• Work with department managers on product mix, bulk purchase decisions, and bridge-buy pricing strategies.• Implemented social media and marketing programs; regular strategy sessions with the marketing manager• Review monthly update recommendations to the HR policies, employee manual, and procedures “tweak it, tweak it, tweak it, then tweak it some more”• Researched then implemented labor saving technology and loss prevention tools such as 43 network cameras, entry and panic alarm system, POS integrated portable scanners, camera based time clock, remote managed HVAC, conversion to cloud-based systems where possible, and contracted IT services

Tahlequah, Ok

Grew this business from a startup, acquired one competitor, and expanded joint manufacturing facilities.• Implemented print estimating system, production management system, MS Dynamics CRM, POS systems (x2), and shipping system• Strategically advanced the company to exploit its low labor cost to procure nationwide government contracts.• Created inside/outside sales program; managed and motivated sales personnel• Negotiated purchase agreements, real estate leases and equipment leases

Fayetteville, Ar

One of three founders. We each had individual areas of expertise, but often consulted with each other.• Secured $2.45 million in equity and $8.8 million in debt financing• Negotiated density and entitlements with city council, planning commission, utility companies, Arkansas DOT, and neighborhood groups• Negotiated design contracts; managed and worked with world-renowned design professionals

Apalachicola, Fl

Successfully took this project through the design, entitlement, and horizontal development phases in a coastal high hazard area along the Florida coast. There were countless obstacles that had to be overcome from Florida’s development authorities, local fisheries, neighbors, and entrenched NIMBYs. A few accomplishments include:• Density and entitlement negotiations with Franklin County Board of Commissioners• Negotiated utility right-of-way relocation and reduction with Progress Energy Florida• Negotiated 1 year purchase option extensions with 23 individual landowners for $0

Fayetteville, Ar

Project manager or interim project manager of three real estate development projects including Ramsey Creek, LLC, St. Andrews Bay, LLC, and Porthaven, LLCResponsibilities included: contract negotiations, manage deliverables, protect project schedule, manage project budget, entitlement negotiation, investor communication, and manage investor expectations

Freeport, Fl

An investor as well as the investment group liaison; interim project manager. Successfully took this project through design, entitlement, architectural design, horizontal construction bid process, and vertical construction bid awards.